Darch vs Marangaroo
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The verdict
Darch rates higher for education (64 vs 52). Marangaroo rates higher for transport (62 vs 46). Marangaroo is closer to the coast (8.3 km vs 9.4 km).
Scores
DarchMarangaroo
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 65 |
| Transport | 46 | 62 |
| Education | 64 | 52 |
| Liveability | 83 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,347 | 10,483 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,403 | $1,533 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.2% | 26.3% |
| Born in Australia | 55.6% | 56.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Darch Moderate Growth · Marangaroo Stable
Property
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | 960 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darch · Marangaroo
Transport
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 196 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.4 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | 8.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Darch | Marangaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,347 | 10,483 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,791 | 10,581 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,549 | 10,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darch or Marangaroo?
Darch and Marangaroo have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darch or Marangaroo?
Darch has a higher average school ICSEA (Darch 1068 vs Marangaroo 960; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darch or Marangaroo?
Marangaroo has the higher transport score (Darch 46/100 vs Marangaroo 62/100).
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